How to Break When Shooting Pool
Make a great first impression - and maybe even intimidate your opponents - with a great break.
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Things You'll Need
- Bridges For Pool
- Cue Stick Chalk
- Pool Balls
- Pool Cue Carrying Cases
- Pool Cues
- Pool Table Covers
- Pool Table Horsehair Brushes
- Pool Tables
- Pool Triangles
Instructions
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Rack the balls.
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Put the cue ball behind the head string.
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Hold the cue stick comfortably and aim the cue ball at the first ball in the rack. Some people prefer to shoot slightly to one side of that ball.
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Use a smooth, direct stroke and hit the cue ball at or just above the center (too low will send the ball off the table).
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Keep the cue stick level as you follow through.
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Tips & Warnings
A break is generally not legal if a ball doesn't fall into a pocket or at least four balls (besides the cue ball) don't hit the rails. This is considered a foul, and the next player may play with the balls as they lie or rerack them and either break himself or offer the break to the original player.
A foul is called if the cue ball falls into a pocket or bounces off the table. The next player has the cue ball in hand and may place it anywhere on the table.
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Sep 16, 2006
Use top spin on the cue (hit it high) to keep forward momentum on the cue ball after it contacts with the rack! This will give you a good break and set you up better! -
Sep 16, 2006
Use top spin on the cue (hit it high) to keep forward momentum on the cue ball after it contacts with the rack! This will give you a good break and set you up better!
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Aug 08, 2006
Due to more movement and energy transfer between each ball, balls break up more when when racked with slight spaces between them.
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Aug 08, 2006
Want to make a ball 75% of the time or better on your break? Here is how: 1. Using the first diamond on the bottom rail, place the cue ball evenly with the first diamond on the side rail. 2. Using a bottom English (just below center), strike the cue ball with a strong stroke. 3. Aim for the center of the head ball. 4. Either of the two bottom row balls on the corners, will shoot in the corner pockets 75% of the time. ***It is important you hit the center of the head ball.***
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Aug 08, 2006
Due to more movement and energy transfer between each ball, balls break up more when when racked with slight spaces between them.
